Ardbeg 2011 - 2020 Single Cask #2303

The Ardbeg 2011 - 2020 Single Cask #2303 matured on a Côte Rôtie cask is a brilliant example of how experimental cask maturation can enrich a whisky's characteristics. It offers a unique combination of Ardbeg's signature peat and the rich, fruity influences of a prestigious wine cask, resulting in a whisky that is both complex and refined.

Tasting note

Nose

The aroma combines the signature Ardbeg peat smoke with rich, fruity aromas coming from the Côte Rôtie cask, such as dark berries, plums and a hint of violets. There are also hints of chocolate, leather and subtle spicy notes

Taste

On the palette, the whisky is complex and powerful, balancing the intense smokiness of Ardbeg with the rich, fruity influences of the red wine. Think notes of black fruits, such as blackberries and cherries, combined with chocolate, tobacco, and a touch of peppery spice.

Finish

The finish is long, smoky, and elegant, with lingering fruity and spicy notes. The influence of the wine cask lingers, leaving a subtle sweetness and light tannic structure on the palate.